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By Subject > Books Under $10 > Between $5 and $10 > Maritime History Recommendations... Greasy Luck: A Whaling Sketchbook  by Gordon Grant Entire art and craft of whaling is depicted, from views of the galley and the sight of a whale breaching, to examples of scrimshaw art and a version of a "Nantucket sleigh ride." 64 plates. all books in Maritime Voyage of the Liberdade  by Joshua Slocum Great 19th-century mariner's thrilling, firsthand account of the wreck of his ship off South America, the 35-foot boat he built from the wreckage, and its remarkable voyage home. all books in Maritime The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework  by Hervey Garrett Smith Indispensable shipboard reference covers tools; basic knots and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work, more. Over 100 illustrations. Delightful reading for sea lovers. all books in Maritime The Tryal of Capt. William Kidd: for Murther & Piracy  by Don C. Seitz Based on official admiralty records, this volume offers an astonishing glimpse into the world of 17th-century piracy, the English judicial system, and the dialogue from the actual trial. all books in Maritime Learning to Sail  by H. A. Calahan One of the best guides ever written for the novice sailor. Expert coverage of boat selection, mooring, knots, bending and hoisting sail, much more. 111 black-and-white figures. all books in Maritime Sinking of the Titanic: Eyewitness Accounts  by Jay Henry Mowbray Spellbinding reports by survivors, rescuers, others of boarding the lifeboats, parting with loved ones, watching the ship sink, and drifting until rescue. This remarkable 1912 "memorial edition," published shortly after the tragedy, features rare photographs. all books in Maritime Products in Maritime History The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework by Hervey Garrett Smith Indispensable shipboard reference covers tools; basic knots and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work, more. Over 100 illustrations. Delightful reading for sea lovers. Our Price $9.95 The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships by Henry B. Culver Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. Our Price $9.95 Greasy Luck: A Whaling Sketchbook by Gordon Grant Entire art and craft of whaling is depicted, from views of the galley and the sight of a whale breaching, to examples of scrimshaw art and a version of a "Nantucket sleigh ride." 64 plates. Our Price $9.95 Handbook of Knotting and Splicing by Paul N. Hasluck Clearly written and amply illustrated with 208 figures, this classic guide ranges from simple and useful knots to complex varieties. Additional topics include rope splicing, working cordage, hammock making, more. Our Price $7.95 How to Build Egyptian Boat Models: Patterns and Instructions for Three Royal Vessels by Jack Sintich A unique model-building experience, this beginner-level guide details everything needed to create brilliant reproductions of the royal sailing boats of Khufu (ruled ca. 2551–2528 B.C.), Queen Hatshepsut (ruled ca. 1479–1458 B.C.), and Ramses II (ruled ca. 1279–1213 B.C.). Our Price $6.95 Learning to Sail by H. A. Calahan One of the best guides ever written for the novice sailor. Expert coverage of boat selection, mooring, knots, bending and hoisting sail, much more. 111 black-and-white figures. Our Price $9.95 Sinking of the Titanic: Eyewitness Accounts by Jay Henry Mowbray Spellbinding reports by survivors, rescuers, others of boarding the lifeboats, parting with loved ones, watching the ship sink, and drifting until rescue. This remarkable 1912 "memorial edition," published shortly after the tragedy, features rare photographs. Our Price $7.95 The Story of the Titanic As Told by Its Survivors by Jack Winocour Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew. 26 illustrations. Our Price $9.95 The Tryal of Capt. William Kidd: for Murther & Piracy by Don C. Seitz Based on official admiralty records, this volume offers an astonishing glimpse into the world of 17th-century piracy, the English judicial system, and the dialogue from the actual trial. Our Price $9.95 Voyage of the Liberdade by Joshua Slocum Great 19th-century mariner's thrilling, firsthand account of the wreck of his ship off South America, the 35-foot boat he built from the wreckage, and its remarkable voyage home. Our Price $5.95 The Western Ocean Packets by Basil Lubbock Abundantly illustrated pictorial history of mid-19th-century passenger ships, with their hopeful human cargoes. Gripping tales of stowaways, shipwrecks, dramatic rescues, on-board epidemics, extreme hardships, self-reliant captains, heavy-fisted mates, and rough crews. Our Price $5.95

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